ROGUE-class Mjolnir, also designated as the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/A variant, is a MJOLNIR armor variant originally designed by Vestol Corporation, with the GEN2 version being manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems.[3][4] It is intended primarily for use in solo operations, particularly those that take place over extended periods of time.[5]
GEN1 overview[edit]
Specifications[edit]
Designed for lone operators, Rogue provided enhanced network connectivity and sequentially delineated intelligence packs; critical for soldiers operating in the field alone.[1]
Development history[edit]
The Rogue armor was the first of many "privatized" variants, developed as the UNSC called upon private industries to manufacture classified war material after the fall of the Outer Colonies.[4] The Rogue in particular was created and manufactured by the Vestol Corporation, then subsequently tested at the Vestol Simulation Lab.[1]
The Rogue armor saw limited use during the Human-Covenant War, despite reports indicating its exceptional performance.[1]
GEN2 overview[edit]
Specifications[edit]
The helmet has a extensively increased field of view from the GEN1 variant. The multi-plate, heavy angled layout offers single operators improved intel. The helmet also has a modular U6-9 rebreathers set high on the jaw for protection.[2] Unknown to most, ROGUE suits contain hardware cutouts that can remove or ignore several layers of safety interlocks and threat management limiters in the Mjolnir BIOS.[6]
The chest has a sub-collar, under-locking shield emitter.[2]
Development history[edit]
After Tribute was razed in 2552, Hannibal Weapon Systems took over production of the armor in 2555 with permission from the UNSC Ordnance Commission. It was tested at the WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka.[7] Early tests of the armor was curious and unorthodox, and when the armor was finally completed it was widely accepted as superior to the original.[2]
In War Games free-for-all modes, Rogue is one of the most used variants due to its lack of reliance on team standards.[2] ROGUE operators tend to be lone wolves, stalking the outskirts of the battlefield to cull enemy forces of the weak, the inattentive, and the incautious.[5]
In-game information[edit]
Halo 3 - Mark VI[edit]
The Rogue armor permutation is unlockable in Halo 3. In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection edition of Halo 3, the Rogue helmet (like all Halo 3 permutations) is unlocked by default.
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Rogue
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Description (H3): The Mark VI[A] helmet was the first of the "privatized" variants. With the fall of the Outer Colonies the UNSC called upon the private industry to manufacture previously classified war material.
Description (MCC): ROGUE was the first "privatized” Mjolnir variant.
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Unlock the Spartan Officer achievement.
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Unlocked by default.
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Halo 4 - GEN2[edit]
Rogue was one of the armor permutations to return, albeit completely redesigned for GEN2, in Halo 4. In The Master Chief Collection, the Rogue set and its Focus (FCUS) skin variant are available by default.
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Rogue
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Description (H4): HWS acquired this armor from Vestol Corp after the Covenant's assault of Tribute.
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Achieve Spartan Rank RG-4
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Unlocked by default.
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| Helmet description (MCC): Manufactured by Hannibal after the Covenant assault on Tribute.
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| Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Rogue-class armor.
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| Chest description (MCC): Vestol kept close tabs on the improvements made by HWS.
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Rogue Focus (FCUS) skin
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Description (H4): Customized with FOCUS armor skin.
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Achieve Spartan Rank RG-9.
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Unlocked by default.
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| Helmet description (MCC) Rogue helmet customized with FOCUS coating.
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| Shoulder description (MCC) Rogue left/ right spaulder customized with FOCUS coating.
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| Chest description (MCC) Rogue chassis customized with FOCUS coating.
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Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2[edit]
The Halo 4 design of Rogue returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Rogue chest and shoulders, Outer-plated forearms, and XG-89 Narrow legs. The Rogue set only has one alternate skin, Cutthroat.
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Rogue (helmet)
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Unknown to most, ROGUE suits contain hardware cutouts that can remove or ignore several layers of safety interlocks and threat management limiters in the Mjolnir BIOS.
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Ultra Rare REQ card
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Rogue Cutthroat (helmet skin)
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Unknown to most, ROGUE suits contain hardware cutouts that can remove or ignore several layers of safety interlocks and threat management limiters in the Mjolnir BIOS.
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Ultra Rare REQ card
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Rogue (body)
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ROGUE operators tend to be lone wolves, stalking the outskirts of the battlefield to cull enemy forces of the weak, the inattentive, and the incautious.
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Ultra Rare REQ card
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Rogue Cutthroat (body skin)
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ROGUE operators tend to be lone wolves, stalking the outskirts of the battlefield to cull enemy forces of the weak, the inattentive, and the incautious.
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Ultra Rare REQ card
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Roublard in Halo 3.
Rogue in Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians.
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- The Rogue and Hayabusa armors are the only Halo 3 armor permutations that did not return in Halo: Reach, although the EOD helmet variant with the UA/HUL attachments, having had its CBRN module removed, bears a slight resemblance to the Mark VI Rogue helmet.
- Sometimes a glitch will occur when attempting to unlock the helmet in Halo 3. If the player reaches their highest skill then they will skip over the rank of which they earn it at. The player will be able to unlock once they are ranked up again.
- The GEN2 Rogue is featured on the cover of the Sad in Scandinavia album by Norwegian music production duo Seeb.[8]
Gallery[edit]
Concept art and screenshots[edit]
Closeup of the Mark VI Rogue helmet in Halo 3.
A Spartan-II wearing the Rogue helmet in Halo 3.
A Spartan-II wearing the Rogue helmet in Halo 3.
Mark VI Rogue in Halo 3 as rendered in the menu of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Concept art of the Rogue armor for Halo 4.
Three-dimensional render of the Rogue armor in Halo 4.
Specialization chart showing the Rogue armor along with an the Focus skin.
A Spartan-IV clad in the full Rogue armor in Halo 4.
A Spartan-IV clad in the full Rogue armor in Halo 5: Guardians.
Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]
List of appearances[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 158
- ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 177
- ^ a b Halo 4 - Spartan Armor Customization: Rogue Description "HWS acquired this armor from Vestol Corp after the Covenant's assault of Tribute."
- ^ a b Halo 3 - Spartan Armor Customization: Rogue - Helmet Description "The Mark VI[A] helmet was the first of the "privatized" variants. With the fall of the Outer Colonies the UNSC called upon the private industry to manufacture previously classified war material."
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Spartan Appearance Customization: Rogue - Body Description "ROGUE operators tend to be lone wolves, stalking the outskirts of the battlefield to cull enemy forces of the weak, the inattentive, and the incautious."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians - Spartan Appearance Customization: Rogue - Helmet Description "Unknown to most, ROGUE suits contain hardware cutouts that can remove or ignore several layers of safety interlocks and threat management limiters in the Mjolnir BIOS."
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Rogue (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ Genius, Seeb: Sad in Scandinavia (Retrieved on Jul 28, 2021) [archive]
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